The burden of musculoskeletal diseases in the United States : prevalence, societal and economic cost.
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Imprint: | Rosemont, IL : American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, c2008. |
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Description: | ix, 247 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. |
Language: | English |
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Format: | E-Resource Print Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7185992 |
Other authors / contributors: | Andersson, Gunnar, 1942- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. |
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ISBN: | 9780892035335 0892035331 |
Notes: | "Bone and Joint decade, 2002 - USA - 2011." "Authors and reviewers, Gunnar B.J. Andersson ... [et al.]"--P. iii. Includes bibliographical references and index. Available both in print and online. |
Summary: | This study measures the incidence and prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions and projects trends, presenting the latest national data illuminating the physical and economic costs. Several professional organizations concerned with musculoskeletal health and the mission of the U.S. Bone and Joint Decade collaborated to tabulate the data, to educate health care professionals, policy makers and the public.--Publisher's description. |
Other form: | Online version: Burden of musculoskeletal diseases in the United States. Rosemont, IL : American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, c2008 |
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